1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft and MT

3. Formation of units.

4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

5. Demobilisation arrangements.

6. Orders for Movements

Vacant

Vacant

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Publication of wastage and consumption rates.

Estimation of general scales of war requirements and reserves.

Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.

C L Lauchlan

F V Coombes

B Tassell

Plt Off

Plt Off

Plt Off

Analysis of Form 765A, B, C and D and crash reports.

Publication of periodic analyses comparing postulated and actual rates of wastage and consumption.

1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft, marine craft and MT

3. Formation of units.

4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

5. Demobilisation arrangements.

6. Movements

RAF expansion programmes.
Study and co-ordination of aircraft and personnel requirements for potential air forces.

Member :-

• Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group).
• Munitions Committee of Commonwealth Supply Council.

RAF expansion programmes.
Study and co-ordination of aircraft and personnel requirements for potential air forces.

Member :-

• Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group).

Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.

Estimation of expenditure of bombs, depth charges, torpedoes and chemical weapons.

Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure.

Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B and D, and crash reports, with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and nun-operational effort.

Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared with predicted) rates of effort wastage and consumption.

E B Proud

Flt Lt

1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft, marine craft and MT

3. Formation of units.

4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

5. Demobilisation arrangements.

6. Movements

1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft, marine craft and MT

3. Formation of units.

4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

5. Demobilisation arrangements.

6. Movements

Control of O7, OP1, OP2 and OP3.

Chairman, Foreign Orders Committee.

Vacant

Higher Clerical Officer

Acquisition of other areas required for new RAF units and ancillary requirements.

C R J Pink

E N Clifton

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Acquisition of properties and areas required for extensions to existing RAF aerodromes, stations, etc to meet increases.

Vacant

Higher Clerical Officer

Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group)

In charge of OP 1,OP 2 and OF 3.

Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.

Also controls OF 2.

Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure.

Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B  and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort.

Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared to predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption.

N W Robinson

E B Proud

A C Pring

C G Burge

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Aircraft Establishment Forecasts.

Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production.

Collation of data for the above requirements.

H P Cochrane

Sqn Ldr

Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy.

Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations.

Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF

Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison).

Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields.

F M Westwell

SO

Compilation of SD271 and SD310.

A A Hordern

Sqn Ldr

• Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
• Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
• Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands.

• Publication of wastage and consumption rates; survey and revision thereof.
• Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.

Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group)

In charge of OP 1,OP 2 and OF 3.

Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure.

Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B  and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort.

Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared with predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption.

N W Robinson

E B Proud

C G Burge

E W Brown

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Aircraft Establishment Forecasts.

Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production.

Collation of data for the above requirements.

H P Cochrane

Sqn Ldr

Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy.

Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations.

Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF

Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison).

Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields.

F M Westwell

SO

Compilation of SD271 and SD310.

A A Hordern

Sqn Ldr

• Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
• Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
• Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands.

1. RAF expansion and re-equipment programmes, and liaison with Director of Policy (A) on Target Forces.

2. Long term planning of aircraft requirements.

3. Aircraft establishment forecasts and liaison with Director-General of Equipment (DGE) on forecast factors for equipment provisioning.

4. Liaison with TP on long term training programme, planning and formation of training units.

5. Liaison with Director of Organisation (Establishments), Director-General of Manning and TP on manpower requirements.

6. Requirements and allocation of airfields.

7. Co-ordination of Post-War Planning in AMSO's Department; liaison with PWPE

8. Survey, co-ordination and publication of Air Staff rulings on rates of efforts, wastage and consumption (SD98).

9. Estimates of consumption of munitions, fuel, and expendable equipment; liaison with DGE of requirements of these items.

Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure.

Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B  and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort.

Publication of periodic analyses of actual (compared to predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption.

N W Robinson

E B Proud

C G Burge

E W Brown

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Aircraft Establishment Forecasts.

Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production.

Collation of data for the above requirements.

R A R Falconer

Sqn Ldr

Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy.

Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations.

Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF

Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison).

Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields.

F M Westwell

SO

Compilation of SD271 and SD310.

A A Hordern

Sqn Ldr

• Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
• ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
• Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training School within Technical Training Command.

Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands.

General co-ordination of the work of the Deputy Directorate under the direction of DDO (2)

O H Archer

L G Holes

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Issue of instructions for forming anddespatch of new units proceeding overseas.

S M Somerset

SO

Preparation of SD155 relating to RAF Commands overseas.

M W Coombes

R L Wade

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Organisation of air transport reinforcing and trooping routes to overseas theatres.

Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas.

H E Redman

Flt Off

Vacant

F R Wilkins

Sqn Ldr

Wg Cdr (Ret'd)

Development of overseas airfields.

Preparation of organisational date for air estimates (works services).

1. Planning, allocation and provision of aircraft for short term expansion and re-equipment

2. Short term forecasts of aircraft supply position.

3. Executive arrangements for rate of issue of aircraft to units.

4. Authorisation of aircraft establishments.

5. Channel of communication with MAP on aircraft production matters

6. Disposal of stocks of aircraft and recommendations on obsolescence in relation to current requirements.

7. Liaison with D of Pol (A) on matters affecting priority of allocation between RAF users.

8. Liaison with DOR and DGE on matters affecting standard of equipment of aircraft for special commitments.  Planning of stocks of suitably equipped aircraft to meet such commitments.

Reports direct to DGO

Member - MAP Production Planning Committee (Advisory), Inter-departmental Glider Committee.

Deputy to DDO (A) and corresponding duties on his behalf.

Aircraft questions which are not appropriate to any one branch.

Control of OA6 and OA7 and State Room (A).

W T S Williams

R M Fletcher

Vacant

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Fg Off

D M Balme

L O Regan

D E Allen

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

SO

D R Baylis

D M McDonnell

H T Worrall

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

SO

C F C Holmes

G L Turner

Flt Lt

Fg Off

Supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft for Dominion Training Schemes.

OA 5

Service trials of aircraft and of aircraft equipment, ground equipment, flying clothing etc.

General liaison between MAP (CRD) branches and the Service.

F A V Byrne

Flt Lt

Disposal of enemy aircraft.

Impressment and requisition of civil types.

Questions affecting issues of aircraft to Foreign Governments (in conjunction with S 9 (S))

Liaison with BOAC

Statistical analysis of American aircraft allocations.

Policy in regard to obsolescence and aircraft repair.

D B Higgins

M Hutchinson

Flt Off

SO

Compilation of statements relating to current aircraft establishments and strengths.

1. Planning, allocation and provision of aircraft for short term expansion and re-equipment

2. Short term forecasts of aircraft supply position.

3. Executive arrangements for rate of issue of aircraft to units.

4. Authorisation of aircraft establishments.

5. Channel of communication with MAP on aircraft production matters

6. Disposal of stocks of aircraft and recommendations on obsolescence in relation to current requirements.

7. Liaison with Dir of Policy (A) on matter affecting priority of allocation between RAF users.

8. Liaison with DOR and DGE on matters affecting standard of equipment of aircraft for special commitments.

9. Aircraft State Room

Acting Chairman - Air Assignment Sub-Committee LMAB

Member - MAP Production Planning Committee (Advisory), Inter-departmental Glider Committee.

Aircraft questions which are not appropriate to any one branch.

Control of OA6 and OA7.

R M Fletcher

J L Norris

P E George

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

SO

L O Regan

M Garden

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

D R Baylis

N H Hudson

M J Bullock

Sqn Ldr

SO

SO

C F C Holmes

G L Turner

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft for Dominion Training Schemes.

OA 5

Service trials of aircraft and of aircraft equipment, ground equipment, flying clothing etc.

General liaison between MAP (CRD) branches and the Service.

F A V Byrne

M T Benoliel

Flt Lt

SO

Disposal of enemy aircraft.

Impressment and requisition of civil types.

Questions affecting issues of aircraft to Foreign Governments (in conjunction with S 9 (S))

Liaison with BOAC

Statistical analysis of American aircraft allocations.

Policy in regard to obsolescence and aircraft repair.

E Theakston

N Currie

SO

SO

E W Wright

SO

Publication of Special Returns based on the Aircraft Card records.

Co-ordination of Aircraft Card Index with aircraft strengths reported by Commands and Units.

Publication of Special Aircraft Returns

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

Priorities of mechanical transport and marine craft. Scales of technical vehicles for establishment and issue.

Records of strengths, deficiencies, rates of production of mechanical transport and marine craft.

Mechanical transport establishments of units in Bomber, Coastal and Fighter Commands.

Liaison with Controller-General of Economy.

D Ogden Smith

Flt Lt

Economical use of MT vehicles.

Co-ordination of the work of the MT Establishments Committees.

W L Morgan

Flt Lt

Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding the use of marine craft; liaison with MAP on marine craft questions.

Economical use of mechanical transport petrol.

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

N A Macfarlane

Flt Lt

B John

Higher Clerical Officer

Economical use of mechanical transport petrol.

Phased programme of RAF marine craft requirements.

Liaison with Controller-General of Economy.

D Ogden Smith

Flt Lt

Economical use of Service MT

Liaison with other branches regarding the use of MT

Co-ordination of the organisation aspects of marine craft matters.

Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding the use of marine craft; liaison with MAP on marine craft questions.

Co-ordination of the work of the MT Establishments Committees.

W L Morgan

Sqn Ldr

Authorisations in connection with MT regulations.

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting

L A Sparks

Sqn Ldr

MT establishment and planning policy.

Provisioning priorities.

General co-ordination of MT programmes for the RAF - Home and oveseas.

N A McFarlane

Flt Lt

A A Reid

Higher Clerical Officer

Liaison with Controller-General of Economy.

Monthly consumption of MT Petrol.

Authorisations in connection with MT regulations.

Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters.

G B M Reed

Flt Lt

Economical use of Service MT

Tyre Economy.

Accident prevention.

Recreational runs on partial repayment basis.

Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home)

E H Durman

W L Morgan

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

(WEEC = Western European Establishments Committee).

• Co-ordination of organisation aspects
• Phased programme of requirements
• Establishment (including inspections)
• Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
• Loans to other departments
• Economical use of fuels
• Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
• Liaison with MAP and BOAC

Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters.

R A Carroll

Higher Clerical Officer

Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees.

Preparation of Demobilisation Regulations.

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting

MT establishment and planning policy

Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments.

Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles.

Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets.

E C Martin

Flt Lt

Vacant

Flt Lt

Establishment matters affecting de-centralised formations.

Civilian staff matters and transit records.

Monthly consumption of MT Petrol.

Authorisations in connection with MT regulations.

Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters.

M E B Ferguson

Flt Off (Branch Security Officer)

Economical use of Service MT

Tyre Economy.

Accident prevention.

Recreational runs on partial repayment basis.

Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home)

E W Norris

Sqn Ldr

• Co-ordination of organisation aspects
• Phased programme of requirements
• Establishment (including inspections)
• Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
• Loans to other departments
• Economical use of fuels
• Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
• Liaison with MAP and BOAC

Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters.

R A Carroll

Higher Clerical Officer

Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees.

Preparation of Demobilisation Regulations

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting

MT establishment and planning policy

Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments.

Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles.

Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets.

E C Martin

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Establishment matters affecting de-centralised formations.

Civilian staff matters and transit records.

Authorisations in connection with MT regulations.

Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters.

A R Poole

M E B Ferguson

Flt Off (Branch Security Officer)

Economical use of Service MT

Tyre Economy.

Accident prevention.

Recreational runs on partial repayment basis.

Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home)

M H Farmer

Sqn Ldr

• Co-ordination of organisation aspects
• Phased programme of requirements
• Establishment (including inspections)
• Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
• Loans to other departments
• Economical use of fuels
• Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
• Liaison with MAP and BOAC

Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters.

R A Carroll

Higher Clerical Officer

Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees.

Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees

Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting

MT establishment and planning policy

Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles.

Sqn Ldr

Target forecasting.

Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments.

Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets.

Civilian staff matters and transit records.

E C Martin

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

J T Goddard

Flt Lt

P L Bullock

Flt Lt

Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters.

M E B Ferguson

Flt Off (Branch Security Officer)

Service staff matters.

M H Farmer

Sqn Ldr

• Co-ordination of organisation aspects
• Phased programme of requirements
• Establishment (including inspections)
• Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
• Loans to other departments
• Economical use of fuels
• Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
• Liaison with MAP and BOAC

Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters.

R A Carroll

Higher Clerical Officer

Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees.

Control of O1, O3 and O4.

Development, organisation, and distribution of the RAF in the UK; policy questions regarding and approval of all works services at home; bye-laws affecting Air Force property; civil emergency questions affecting the RAF at home.

Vacant

Flt Lt

D A Catesby

Fg Off

Member of Meteorological Committee.

J D Christopher

Flt Lt

Liaison with Directorates of Training.

WAAF policy questions.

Storage policy questions.

Liaison with DGE.

Vacant

Higher Clerical Officer

Organisation questions concerning Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Units, including Pilotless Aircraft Section.

Location of RAF Units - SD161.

Air Ministry Orders concerning organisational matters.

Notifications regarding aerodrome obstructions.

RAF stations map.

Air Raid Warning scheme.

RAF at home.

Enquiries from public and press regarding RAF organisation.

Control and organisation of clerical staff.

B H Godfrey

G H B Diprose

Sqn Ldr

Fg Off

Inter-Service Committees on priority of supply of chemical warfare stores; training instructions, gas manuals and diagrams.

F T Stacey

Sqn Ldr

General organisation of Home Commands and Groups.

Development of airfields, bases and station for RAF and WAAF use in the UK and provision off accommodation.

Member of Camouflage Committee of the Ministry of Home Security.

Member of the Airfield Servicing Equipment Committee.

Co-ordination of activities and detailed arrangements in respect of Regional Air Liaison Officers.

Liaison with MAP with regard to facilities at airfields.

In charge of O 1 and O 2.

In charge of O1 and O2. Organisation of Home Commands and instructions for formation of new non-flying units; approval for accommodation requirements and all works services for new stations except siting (see O9) and additions to existing stations; byelaws affecting RAF property; civil emergency questions affecting RAF.

S P Grourds

E L H Riche

Flt Lt

Fg Off

C B Johnson

T A Cunliffe

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

C E Brown

Flt Lt

R H Kerrison

G C J Parker

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Liaison with DATC.

J W Buchanan

Flt Lt

Organisation questions relating to the RAF Works Squadrons, hangars, station broadcasting systems, airfield destruction and the Civilian Technical Corps.

F T Stacey

Sqn Ldr

Preparation of unit badges for submission to the King for approval.

Policy for development and design of airfields.

R J Harden

G H Hadley

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Liaison with Airfield Board.

Chairman of Air Ministry O9 conferences on site.

Approval from flying aspect of sites of all buildings and technical installations required by the RAF, USAAF, MAP and DGCA on all proposed and exiting airfields.

0.9(b)

J A Plowman, Squadron Leader.
F Morton-Smith, Flight Lieutenant.
Co-ordination within DDO(1) of accommodation
policy including type design but excluding hangars

F Morton-Smith

Flt Lt

Clearance with other Air Ministry branches of all sites (other than airfields, Col Turner's site and glider training areas) required either by the RAF or other Government departments, including areas for low flying training.

Approval of airfields, and other layouts from other than flying aspect.

Co-ordination with DDO (1) of accommodation policy including type design but excluding hangers (- see O2(c)).

Liaison with Electricity Commissioners on questions affecting overhead lines and grid removal.

J A M Lee

Flt Lt

Operational control of bomb disposal organisation at home.

Advice on bomb disposal policy overseas.

Liaison on all matters relating to bomb disposal with GHQ Home Forces. USAAF, Ministry of Supply. MAP, Ministry of Home Security, Chief Superintendent of Research and Design (Woolwich Arsenal) and Ordnance Board.

Air Ministry representative on the Bomb Disposal Committee and the Advisory Council Scientific Research and Technical Development.

K M Scammell

Flt Lt

Co-ordination of all aspects of bomb disposal overseas.

Liaison with AI 2 (g) on enemy armament intelligence; distribution of intelligence, technical instructions regarding bomb disposal equipment, etc to all Commands - Home and Overseas.

Accommodation and land questions, etc connected with bomb disposal.

Scrutiny of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry on bomb disposal accidents.

Advice on bomb disposal personnel matters.

Scientific questions connected with bomb disposal, including collaboration with other Government departments.

Inspection of RAF bomb disposal squads from general operational efficiency aspect.

A Langley,

Flt Lt

Provisioning of all specialist bomb disposal equipment in Section 12L of AP 1086.

General organisation of Home Commands and Groups.

Development of airfields, bases and station for RAF and WAAF use in the UK and provision off accommodation.

Co-ordination of activities and detailed arrangements in respect of Regional Air Liaison Officers.

Liaison with MAP with regard to facilities at airfields.

Organisation aspect of Fog Dispersal installations.

Organisation questions relating to hangers.

Snow clearence schemes.

In charge of O 1 and O 2.

Organisation of Home Commands; approval of accommodation requirements and all works services for new stations except sting (O9) and additions to existing stations; bye-laws affecting RAF property; civil emergency questions affecting RAF

S P Grounds

E L H Riche

S R Wilkins

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Wg Cdr (ret'd)

Organisation and accommodation  - No 26 Group stations.

Beam approach

C W Reynolds

J A George

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Organisation and accommodation  - AEAF, 2nd TAF, RAFNI and No 60 Group stations.

G C J Parker

A W Tomkins

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

General organisation question affecting RAF Regiment and Civilian Technical Corps.

Liaison with DGATC.

J W Buchanan

Sqn Ldr

L Trengrouse

Flt Off

Organisation and accommodation questions concerning the Royal Observer Corps.

Implementation of Air Raid Warning policy for the RAF at home and the USAAF

Preparation of unit badges for submission to the King for approval.

Liaison with Electricity Commissioners on questions affecting overhead lines and grid removal.

Liaison with Airfield Board.

Chairman of Air Ministry O9 conferences on site.

Approval from flying aspect of sites of all buildings and technical installations required by the RAF, USAAF, MAP and DGCA on all proposed and exiting airfields.

F Morton-Smith

Sqn Ldr

Clearance with other Air Ministry branches of all sites (other than airfields, Col Turner's site and glider training areas) required either by the RAF or other Government departments, including areas for low flying training.

Approval of airfields, and other layouts from other than flying aspect.

Co-ordination with DDO (1) of accommodation policy including type design but excluding hangers.

Advice on bomb disposal policy overseas.

Liaison on all matters relating to bomb disposal with GHQ Home Forces. USAAF, Ministry of Supply. MAP, Ministry of Home Security, Chief Superintendent of Research and Design (Woolwich Arsenal) and Ordnance Board.

Air Ministry representative on the Bomb Disposal Committee and the Advisory Council Scientific Research and Technical Development.

A E Haarer

J F Foote

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Co-ordination of all aspects of bomb disposal overseas.

Liaison with AI 2 (g) on enemy armament intelligence; distribution of intelligence, technical instructions regarding bomb disposal equipment, etc to all Commands - Home and Overseas.

Accommodation and land questions, etc connected with bomb disposal.

Scrutiny of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry on bomb disposal accidents.

Advice on bomb disposal personnel matters.

H  N Christal

Flt Lt

Scientific questions connected with bomb disposal, including collaboration with other Government departments.

H C King

T M Clark

Flt Lt

Plt Off

Inspection of RAF bomb disposal squads from general operational efficiency aspect.

Provisioning of all specialist bomb disposal equipment in Section 12L of AP 1086.

H C King

T M Clark

Flt Lt

Plt Off

Operational control of instruction of RAF personnel visiting scenes of attacks to plot positions of bombs and obtain information from local service and Civil Defence organisations.

General organisation of Home Commands and Groups.

Development of airfields, bases and station for RAF and WAAF use in the UK and provision off accommodation.

Co-ordination of activities and detailed arrangements in respect of Regional Air Liaison Officers.

Liaison with MAP with regard to facilities at airfields.

Organisation aspect of Fog Dispersal installations.

Organisation questions relating to hangers.

Snow clearence schemes.

In charge of O 1 and O 2.

Organisation of Home Commands; approval of accommodation requirements and all works services for new stations except sting (O9) and additions to existing stations; bye-laws affecting RAF property; civil emergency questions affecting RAF

S P Grounds

E L H Riche

S R Wilkins

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Wg Cdr (ret'd)

Organisation and accommodation  - No 26 Group stations.

Beam approach

C W Reynolds

J A George

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Organisation and accommodation  - AEAF, 2nd TAF, RAFNI and No 60 Group stations.

G C J Parker

A W Tomkins

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

General organisation question affecting RAF Regiment and Civilian Technical Corps.

Liaison with DGATC.

J W Buchanan

Sqn Ldr

L Trengrouse

Flt Off

Organisation and accommodation questions concerning the Royal Observer Corps.

Implementation of Air Raid Warning policy for the RAF at home and the USAAF

Preparation of unit badges for submission to the King for approval.

Liaison with Electricity Commissioners on questions affecting overhead lines and grid removal.

Liaison with Airfield Board.

Chairman of Air Ministry O9 conferences on site.

Approval from flying aspect of sites of all buildings and technical installations required by the RAF, USAAF, MAP and DGCA on all proposed and exiting airfields.

F Morton-Smith

Sqn Ldr

Clearance with other Air Ministry branches of all sites (other than airfields, Col Turner's site and glider training areas) required either by the RAF or other Government departments, including areas for low flying training.

Approval of airfields, and other layouts from other than flying aspect.

Co-ordination with DDO (1) of accommodation policy including type design but excluding hangers.

Advice on bomb disposal policy overseas.

Liaison on all matters relating to bomb disposal with GHQ Home Forces. USAAF, Ministry of Supply. MAP, Ministry of Home Security, Chief Superintendent of Research and Design (Woolwich Arsenal) and Ordnance Board.

Air Ministry representative on the Bomb Disposal Committee and the Advisory Council Scientific Research and Technical Development.

A E Haarer

J F Foote

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Co-ordination of all aspects of bomb disposal overseas.

Liaison with AI 2 (g) on enemy armament intelligence; distribution of intelligence, technical instructions regarding bomb disposal equipment, etc to all Commands - Home and Overseas.

Accommodation and land questions, etc connected with bomb disposal.

Scrutiny of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry on bomb disposal accidents.

Advice on bomb disposal personnel matters.

H  N Christal

Flt Lt

Scientific questions connected with bomb disposal, including collaboration with other Government departments.

H C King

T M Clark

Flt Lt

Plt Off

Inspection of RAF bomb disposal squads from general operational efficiency aspect.

Provisioning of all specialist bomb disposal equipment in Section 12L of AP 1086.

Operational control of instruction of RAF personnel visiting scenes of attacks to plot positions of bombs and obtain information from local service and Civil Defence organisations.

Control of O5 and O8

Development, organisation, and distribution of the RAF abroad; policy questions regarding works and land services at station abroad; co-operation with the department of DGCA in organisation of Empire air routes; formation of new units overseas; passive defence measures in all commands overseas.

J D Richardson

Flt Lt

W N Cronshaw

Flt Lt

General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2).

G I Williamson

Flt Lt

Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2).

J C Reeve

B M G Rawlinson

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas.

D M Crossley

SO

E V Cunliffe

Sqn Ldr

Issue of instructions for formation and despatch of new units proceeding overseas.

Policy for works services overseas.

J I C Hooper

SO

General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2).

C W Jackson

Flt Lt

General assistance on the above.

Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2).

T R A Coath

M C Landreth

Sqn Off

Flt Off

Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas.

M M Burn

Flt Off

A Hackett Jones

E V Cunliffe

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Issue of instructions for formation and despatch of new units proceeding overseas.

Policy for works services overseas.

J I C Hooper

SO

Collation of material for SD155 regarding RAF Commands overseas.

General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2).

?Preparation of SD 155 relating to overseas training.

General assistance on the above.

Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2).

T R A Coath

M C Landreth

Sqn Off

Flt Off

Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas.

M M Burn

Flt Off

R N Belgrove

Sqn Ldr

Organisation questions concerning works services overseas.

Development of overseas airfields.

Issue of instructions for forming and despatch of new units proceeding overseas.

J I C Hooper

SO

Collation of SD155 relating to RAF Commands overseas, other than on training matters.

Organisation of air reinforcing routes to overseas theatres.

Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas.

P M Mears

Flt Off

Inspector of Fire Services.

Air Ministry representative on inter-departmental fire committees.

E J C Williams

J C Kewley

W E Dent

Senior Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Liaison with Petroleum Board, NFS and other Government departments.

Inspection of Fire Services.

Advice on technical training of fire personnel.

Development of fire fighting equipment.

Control of area technical assistants.

Examinations of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry and other reports of fires.

In charge of ARP (AG), ARP (FS) and ARP (CD).

1. Adviser to Air Staff on Chemical Warfare and Fire Service matters.
2. Member of Inter-Service Committee on Chemical Warfare (War Cabinet).
3. Air Ministry representative on the Chemical Board and Inter-Service Committees (anti-gas).
4. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office, Ministries of Security and Health, GHQ Home Forces and the Chemical Defence Experimental Station on anti-gas arrangements generally.

D H B Diprose

Vacant

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Advice to AMSO, AMP and AMT branches on the appropriate Air Staff aspects of anti-gas arrangements.

Collaboration with RD Arm 6 (MAP) on experimental and development matters, including trials of new equipment.

Co-operation with DGE branches on scales and schedules of anti-gas equipment - home and overseas.

Air Ministry representative on inter-departmental fire committees.

E J C Williams

J C Kewley

W E Dent

Senior Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Liaison with Petroleum Board, NFS and other Government departments.

Inspection of Fire Services.

Advice on technical training of fire personnel.

Development of fire fighting equipment.

Control of area technical assistants.

Examinations of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry and other reports of fires.

J N Warren

Special Appointment

Air Ministry outstations - protection of premises and approval of formal fire prevention arrangements under the Fire Prevention (Government Premises) Orders; advice on civilian civil defence questions.

In charge of ARP (AG), ARP (FS) and ARP (CD).

1. Adviser to Air Staff on Chemical Warfare and Fire Service matters.
2. Member of Inter-Service Committee on Chemical Warfare (War Cabinet).
3. Air Ministry representative on the Chemical Board and Inter-Service Committees (anti-gas).
4. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office, Ministries of Security and Health, GHQ Home Forces and the Chemical Defence Experimental Station on anti-gas arrangements generally.
5. Chairman of Aircraft Crash Fire Technical Panel.
6. Adviser to DGCA on all matters pertaining to fire prevention in civil aircarft.

D H B Diprose

W S Haywood Jones

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Advice to AMSO, AMP and AMT branches on the appropriate Air Staff aspects of anti-gas arrangements.

Collaboration with RD Arm 6 (MAP) on experimental and development matters, including trials of new equipment.

Co-operation with DGE branches on scales and schedules of anti-gas equipment - home and overseas.

Air Ministry representative on inter-departmental fire committees.

E J C Williams*

J C Kewley

W E Dent

Senior Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Liaison with Petroleum Board, NFS and other Government departments.

Inspection of Fire Services.

Advice on technical training of fire personnel.

Development of fire fighting equipment.

Control of area technical assistants.

Examinations of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry and other reports of fires.

*Vice Chairman of Aircraft Crash Fire Technical Panel.

J N Warren

Special Appointment

Air Ministry outstations - protection of premises and approval of formal fire prevention arrangements under the Fire Prevention (Government Premises) Orders; advice on civilian civil defence questions.

S E Lezard

E A R Puplett

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Accommodation of USAAF in UK

Development of airfields, bases and other establishments in UK for USAAF

Policy and organisation for providing services and facilities from Air Ministry sources for the USAAF

Liaison with civil authorities and Regional Air Liaison Officers on behalf of USAAF

Amendments to and implementation of SD348.

L S Hepper

Flt Lt

Vacant

Flt Lt

Vacant

S Alexander

Flt Lt

Flt Off

L S Hepper

Flt Lt

S A Grummitt

Flt Lt

G Avgherinos

Flt Lt

Flt Off

E D H Renton

J Cort

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Co-ordination, in conjunction with DAFL, of papers for conferences to discuss proposals relating to the provision of assistance for Foreign Air Forces.

Organisation action to implement policy decisions.

Translation into Order of Battle of target forces comprising the assistance provided for Foreign Air Forces.

Co-ordination of arrangements for movement of Foreign Air Force units on withdrawal from RAF target forces.

Supervision of clerical staff of ADO (FAF).

G Avgherinos

D M Cheese

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Establishment of Station Post Offices.

Manual of RAF Postal Service.

Liaison with GPO on Postal Training Course.

Flt Lt

FUS and APO numbers.

Regional Postal Officer's inspection reports.

Air Ministry representative - EFM Committee (AL45)

Manual of RAF Postal Service.

Policy questions on RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms

Liaison with other Government Departments.

R J Saunders

Flt Lt

Liaison with GPO

Postal Training Course.

K J Styles

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Liaison with Commands on postal training.

Liaison with DD Movements (Air) on proposed new Air Mail Services.

Air Ministry representative - EFM Committee (AL45)

Manual of RAF Postal Service.

Policy questions on RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms

Liaison with other Government Departments.

R J Saunders

Flt Lt

Liaison with GPO

Postal Training Course.

M W J Hunnisett

E V Laver

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Liaison with Commands on postal training.

Liaison with DD Movements (Air) on proposed new Air Mail Services.

General organisation of formations and units throughout the RAF at Home, including AEAF, but excluding all questions of accommodation and works services (see DDO (1)).

Organisation of non-operational photography.

SM S Chandler

Flt Off

E A M Debenham

Flt Lt

Organisation relating to non-operational photography.

D F E Moncrieff

Flt Off

Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands.

Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas).

Maintenance of records of day-to-day locations of all units at Home, including AEAF.

General organisation of formations of units throughout the RAF at Home and on the Continent of Europe.

S H Kevill-Davies

Flt Lt

E A M Debenham

Flt Lt

D F E Moncrieff

Flt Off

Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF (AL38)

Preparation of SD155 on all aircraft establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF (AL45)

Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas).

General organisation of formations of units throughout the RAF at Home and on the Continent of Europe.

S H Kevill-Davies

Flt Lt

E A M Debenham

Flt Lt

D F E Moncrieff

Flt Off

Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF (AL38)

Preparation of SD155 on all aircraft establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF (AL45)

Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas).

Reports direct to DGO

• General questions relating to and co-ordination between all concerned in the preparation, production, distribution and disposal of Air Publications.
• Authorisation of issue of Secret and Confidential publications.

Assistance to Head of Branch,

Provision of distribution lists and print figures.

Questions relating to the supply of Air Publications to the ATC

Supervision of clerical staff.

Provision of "Pack ups" for RAF Units forming for service overseas.

Organisation of all aircraft reinforcements moving overseas by air.

Development and organisation of Ferry Command, including No. 44 Group.

Representative on Civil Aviation Progress Committee,

Liaison with Allied forces on questions of ferrying.

Organisation of RAF air transport.

J C Reeves

Flt Lt

Detailed organisation of Ferry Command and No.44 Group and of air transport.

M M Wiseman

Flt Lt

Operational requirements of ferry routes.

Preparation and dissemination of intelligence relative to ferrying.

Compilation of aircrew training and briefing material and of Air Route Books, for reinforcement and ferry flights overseas.

Development of facilities for instructing aircrews proceeding overseas by air.

Establishment policy questions.

Vice Chairman - RAF Establishments Committee

Establishment questions applicable to all Commands, officer posts (Sqn Ldr and above).

W A Botting

Higher Clerical Officer

W Foreman

Plt Off

H W Allen

D Hay

Higher Clerical Officer

Flt Lt

C E Cox

Higher Clerical Officer

L E Joyce

Higher Clerical Officer

F G Solomon

E C Durham

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Statistics, future establishments expansion figures, building establishments; Establishment Committee reports; general questions and records.

Duties in connection with the RAF Establishments Committee.

Chairman :- Group Captain F J Manning.

Members :-

• Squadron Leader W A W Lankshear
• Squadron Leader G E Tweddle.

Vice Chairman -

Control of O Est 1and 8.

Control of O Est 2, 3, 6 and 7.

Chairman - RAF Establishment Committee.

Chairman - RAF Establishments Committee (MAAF).

Chairman - RAF Establishments Resident Sub-Committee ACSEA.

Control of O Est 4 and 5.

Miss N Slater

J Pitcher

J Brebner

T R Paterson

L W Beard

Staff Officer

Staff Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Current detailed statistics.

Order of Battle.

DO (Est) MemorandA

Directorate Transit.

Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'A'

Vacant

W H Crogan

T E Machin

SO

WO

WO

Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'B'

Vacant

C D Coombes

G Gladman

SO

WO

WO

Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'C'

C T W Morgan

R A Death

H J Wakeling

G A Davies

Vacant

Vacant

A J Cole

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

WO

WO

WO

Higher Clerical Officer

Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'D'

K Charlwood

M L H Seales

E A Smith

Flt Lt

Flt Off

SO

Higher Clerical Officer

Miscellaneous establishments.

General Establishment matters.

*Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'E'

Vacant

G H Yeo

Vacant

SO

WO

WO

*Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'E'

*Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'F'

Vacant

E W Sayer

S Moulson

SO

WO

WO

T P E Barlow

R J Kennett

J G Wilson

Vacant

S W Cross

Flt Lt

Plt Off

WO

WO

Higher Clerical Officer

• Chairman - DDO (Est) 3,  Gp Capt J R A Embling
• Members -
  • Wg Cdr A Thomson
  • Sqn Ldr E A Darnell
  • Sqn Ldr J D S Huxley
  • Sqn Ldr F Blenkiron (MT)

Middle East

• Chairman - Wg Cdr N R Irving
• Members -
  • Sqn Ldr T J Holmes
  • Vacant (Sqn Ldr)
  • Flt Lt L J Richardson (MT)

• Chairman - DDO (Est) 5,  Gp Capt T H L Nicholls
• Members -
  • Wg Cdr P H Welch
  • Wg Cdr J W Marsden
  • Sqn Ldr H C D Blasbery
  • Sqn Ldr E H Durman (MT)

RAF representative on :-

1. Inter-departmental Field Force Shipping Committee.
2. Railway Executive Committee.
3. Handling and conveyance of explosives in Ports Committee.
4. Inter-Service Committee on storage and transport of explosives.
5. Ambulance Trains Committee.
6. Transport Priority Committee of the Ministry of War Transport.
7. AMSO's Representative on RAF Comforts Committee.
8. Overseas Port and Transit Committee.

Liaison with DWO on movement priorities and shipping policy.

R M Pugh

P J Martin

E Farr

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Flt Off

Provision and fitting of RAF Depot Ships at home and overseas.

Co-ordination of Movement Control Establishments at home and overseas.

Review and records of personnel strengths and requirements of RAF Embarkation Units, ADRU's and MT Companies.

Administration of RAF Embarkation Staffs and of Movement Control Staffs at Harrogate and RAF Tinning Plants. Liaison with other branches regarding posting of personnel, other than officers, for movement services.

Maps and data on port facilities. Allotment and issue of field unit serial numbers.

Progress reports on movements of all aircraft, equipment and personnel to all war zones.

Air Ministry representation on Explosives Storage and Transport Committee.

RAF Embarkation Unit returns and statistics.

Amendment and authorisation of issue of Movement regulations, publications and forms.

Administration of RAF Troopships.

Liaison with DPS on policy matters affecting welfare of RAF personnel moving in any part of the world.

Liaison with Dominions Offices on matters affecting movements of Dominion Air Force personnel and their families.

Representation on Overseas Travel Committee (Home Office).

W J R Pincott

K L Downs

J P Gavin

Miss K F Forsdyke

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Higher Clerical Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

J L Johnson

Flt Lt

G E Rapley

Flt Lt

Reception arrangements.

Liaison with Reception Officer. JATP and Dominions Air Forces.

Inter-Command movements.

Passports and exit permits.

N W F Codd

D Grant

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

R A Sandison

Flt Lt

R A P Banks

Flt Lt

Requisitioning of marine craft (including launches, and petrol and explosive storage lighters) not available from RAF sources

J W Studdart

Flt Lt

Shipments of repayment issues to the Dcminions and the Crown Agents for the Colonies.

A G Curtis

W L Bundey

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

D Grant

Flt Lt

N W F Codd

R A P Banks

Flt Lt

Requisitioning of marine craft (including launches, and petrol and explosive storage lighters) not available from RAF sources

J W Studdart

Flt Lt

Shipments of repayment issues to the Dcminions and the Crown Agents for the Colonies.

Shipments of aircraft to Russia.

Checking and recording loading returns of all outward shipments.

Action in respect of discrepancies and damages arising at ports of loading and discharge.

Clearance and disposal of repairable aircraft, equipment and salvage material consigned to UK from RAF Commands overseas.

Recording movements of ships carrying RAF cargo of any description.

RAF representative on: -

• Inter-Departmental Field Force Shipping Committee
• Railway Executive Committee
• Handling and Conveyance of Explosives in Ports Committee
• Inter-Service Committee on storage and transports of explosives
• Ambulance Trains Committee
• Transport Priority Committee of the Ministry War Transport
• Overseas Port and Transit Committee

AMSO's representative on - RAF Comforts Committee

Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6.

Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9.

Co-ordination of  policy and administration within  the Directorate.

D of Movements representative on: -

• Overseas Port and Transit Committee
• Harbour Craft Procurement Sub-Committee
• London Munitions Assignment Board

Liaison with DG of P on the posting of officers for all branches of Movements.

Personnel questions affecting officers operationally controlled by D of Movements, including recommendations for promotion, confidential reports, attachments, leave, etc.

Liaison with D of M on the intake of civilians and airmen for embarkation duties.

Liaison with DO (Est) on establishments of Embarkation Units - Home and Overseas and Movement Control staffs.

Arrangements for training airmen in embarkation duties.

Embarkation Units' tonnage reports.

Requisition of marine craft (including launches and petrol and explosives lighters) not available from RAF sources.

Provision and fitting of RAF Depot ships - Home ands Overseas.

Issue and revision of Movements Regulations, publications and forms.

J A Cain

R H Dixon

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Operational control of RAF MT Companies in the UK and of Air Ministry Pool vehicles.

Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to road movement; RAF Movement Control Officer attached to Regional Transport Commissioners.

Provision of transport facilities for, and the control of movement of, RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by road on Government account.

Control, routeing and escorting of RAF convoys and unwieldy loads.

Liaison with Ministry of War Transport to ensure efficient operation of M of WT Road Haulage Organisation in carrying of Air Ministry/MAP traffic.

Hire of civilian road transport.

Representation on Central Transport Committee.

D A Gleave

E Hemingway

R G Wright

T N Montague

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Fg Off

Higher Clerical Officer

Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to all rail and canal movement; movement of RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by rail or canal on Government account and decision as to the method of transport.

Action with railway authorities concerning traffic regulation, wagon labelling, routeing documentation, private sidings, station facilities, special freight trains and services, wagon clearance, and traffic embargoes and restrictions.

Investigation of transport requirements in connection with new projects and liaison with Ministry of War Transport and other Government Departments concerned.

Air Ministry and MAP representation on Central Transport Committee, Central Canal Committee, Transport Priority Committee and Wagon Standage Committee.

C J Hedge

H G Chard

S Worrall

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Temporary Assistant

Control and supervision of the RTO Organisation.

Questions affecting rail travel (including concession rates of travel), accommodation, subsistence, and general welfare and discipline of RAF personnel while travelling by rail.

Draft conducting and subsistence arrangement for personnel en route from ports of disembarkation to Reception Centres.

Arrangements for special trains; reservation of sleeping berths on trains.

Establishment and control of Personnel Transit Centres in the UK

Movement of personnel on leave from Western Europe.

Recreational rail travel.

Co-ordination of all matters connected with movement by air.

Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9.

Services Joint Executive Officer, Air Transport Priorities Board.

D W Lowe

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Programming and calling forward of drafts.

Arrangement for the provision of special aircraft for freight.

Special Tasks and Operations.

Liaison with Transport Command, Admiralty and War Office on freight problems.

Statistics.

Clearance of incoming freight by air.

Customs clearance.

Flt Lt

E G Parsons

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Responsible for obtaining and promulgating and air priority decisions.

General policy for Air Transport Priorities Boards Overseas.

R L M Davidson

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Off

R E Pearmund

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Liaison with other Services and all users on future airlift requirements for air movement planning purposes and preparation of forecast programmes.

Relation of requirements to airlift capacity on existing services.

Development of new air services from movement aspect.

Air movement documentation and publications.

Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6.

Liaison with DPS on the welfare of RAF personnel moving by sea in any part of the world.

Liaison with Dominions Offices on matters affecting movements of Dominion Air Force personnel and their families.

Administration of RAF troopships.

Representation of Overseas Travel Committee (Home Office).

E C C Bosworth

Flt Lt

Higher Clerical Officer

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

J L Johnson

Flt Lt

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

H J Baker

Flt Lt

Reception arrangements.

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

Inter-Command movements.

Provision of Passports and Exit Permits, and Permits for military zones.

Air Ministry representative on Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).

Liaison with War Office, Admiralty and Ministry of War Transport.

Co-ordination of shipping requirements in conjunction with other Directorates.

F C C Godbeere

J A Read

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

R A P Banks

S G Aves

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

• Gibraltar
• Middle East
• Italy
• Turkey
• Palestine
• Persian Gulf
• India
• Ceylon
• Inter-Command shipments

H E R Bishop

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

• Russia
• North Africa
• Malta
• Northern Ireland
• Orkneys
• Shetland
• Iceland
• Faroes
• Western Isles
• USA
• Canada
• West, South and East Africa
• Australasia
• West Indies
• Eire
• Portugal,
• Aden
• Port Sudan
• Azores

Questions of procedure and administration affecting duties of sections detailed below.

General Staff matters of Directorate.

Preparation and disposal of requisite shipping documents.

Checking and recording loading returns of all outwards shipments.

Action in respect of discrepancies and damages arising at ports of loading and discharge.

Shipment of unaccompanied baggage outward.

Clearance and disposal of repairable and serviceable aircraft, equipment and salvage material consigned to UK by sea from RAF Commands overseas.

Recording movements and disposal of unaccompanied baggage received from overseas.

Importation of aircraft, equipment and raw materials both for the RAF and MAP from America to the UK, including arrangements for clearance from docks to destinations.

Co-ordination of movement of aircraft and equipment from the USA to all overseas Commands.

Liaison with Movements Directorate of the RAF Delegation and British Air Commission, Washington.

Air Ministry representative on: -

• Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).
• Standing Committee on Distribution of Ships (Diversion)

Progressing movements of ships carrying RAF and MAP cargoes.

Preparation and perfection of all Customs entries.

Investigation of claims for damage and discrepancies and General Average claims relating to aircraft and equipment damaged in transit.

Supervision of clerical staff.

Supervisory control on importation of equipment and raw materials.

RAF representative on: -

• Inter-Departmental Field Force Shipping Committee
• Railway Executive Committee
• Handling and Conveyance of Explosives in Ports Committee
• Inter-Service Committee on storage and transports of explosives
• Ambulance Trains Committee
• Transport Priority Committee of the Ministry War Transport
• Overseas Port and Transit Committee

AMSO's representative on - RAF Comforts Committee

Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6.

Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9.

Co-ordination of  policy and administration within  the Directorate.

D of Movements representative on: -

• Overseas Port and Transit Committee
• Harbour Craft Procurement Sub-Committee
• London Munitions Assignment Board

Liaison with DG of P on the posting of officers for all branches of Movements.

Personnel questions affecting officers operationally controlled by D of Movements, including recommendations for promotion, confidential reports, attachments, leave, etc.

Liaison with D of M on the intake of civilians and airmen for embarkation duties.

Liaison with DO (Est) on establishments of Embarkation Units - Home and Overseas and Movement Control staffs.

Arrangements for training airmen in embarkation duties.

Embarkation Units' tonnage reports.

Requisition of marine craft (including launches and petrol and explosives lighters) not available from RAF sources.

Provision and fitting of RAF Depot ships - Home ands Overseas.

Issue and revision of Movements Regulations, publications and forms.

J A Cain

R H Dixon

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Operational control of RAF MT Companies in the UK and of Air Ministry Pool vehicles.

Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to road movement; RAF Movement Control Officer attached to Regional Transport Commissioners.

Provision of transport facilities for, and the control of movement of, RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by road on Government account.

Control, routeing and escorting of RAF convoys and unwieldy loads.

Liaison with Ministry of War Transport to ensure efficient operation of M of WT Road Haulage Organisation in carrying of Air Ministry/MAP traffic.

Hire of civilian road transport.

Representation on Central Transport Committee.

D A Gleave

E Hemingway

R G Wright

T N Montague

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Fg Off

Higher Clerical Officer

Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to all rail and canal movement; movement of RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by rail or canal on Government account and decision as to the method of transport.

Action with railway authorities concerning traffic regulation, wagon labelling, routeing documentation, private sidings, station facilities, special freight trains and services, wagon clearance, and traffic embargoes and restrictions.

Investigation of transport requirements in connection with new projects and liaison with Ministry of War Transport and other Government Departments concerned.

Air Ministry and MAP representation on Central Transport Committee, Central Canal Committee, Transport Priority Committee and Wagon Standage Committee.

C J Hedge

H J Compton

G W Hodgson

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Control and supervision of the RTO Organisation.

Questions affecting rail travel (including concession rates of travel), accommodation, subsistence, and general welfare and discipline of RAF personnel while travelling by rail.

Draft conducting and subsistence arrangement for personnel en route from ports of disembarkation to Reception Centres.

Arrangements for special trains; reservation of sleeping berths on trains.

Establishment and control of Personnel Transit Centres in the UK

Movement of personnel on leave from Western Europe.

Recreational rail travel.

Co-ordination of all matters connected with movement by air.

Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9.

Services Joint Executive Officer, Air Transport Priorities Board.

D W Lowe

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Programming and calling forward of drafts.

Arrangement for the provision of special aircraft for freight.

Special Tasks and Operations.

Liaison with Transport Command, Admiralty and War Office on freight problems.

Statistics.

Clearance of incoming freight by air.

Customs clearance.

E G Parsons

Flt Lt

Flt Off

Responsible for obtaining and promulgating and air priority decisions.

General policy for Air Transport Priorities Boards Overseas.

R L M Davidson

Flt Lt

Flt Off

R E Pearmund

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

Liaison with other Services and all users on future airlift requirements for air movement planning purposes and preparation of forecast programmes.

Relation of requirements to airlift capacity on existing services.

Development of new air services from movement aspect.

Air movement documentation and publications.

Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6.

Liaison with DPS on the welfare of RAF personnel moving by sea in any part of the world.

Liaison with Dominions Offices on matters affecting movements of Dominion Air Force personnel and their families.

Administration of RAF troopships.

Representation of Overseas Travel Committee (Home Office).

E C C Bosworth

Flt Lt

Higher Clerical Officer

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

J L Johnson

Flt Lt

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

H J Baker

Flt Lt

Reception arrangements.

Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc.

Inter-Command movements.

Provision of Passports and Exit Permits, and Permits for military zones.

Air Ministry representative on Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).

Liaison with War Office, Admiralty and Ministry of War Transport.

Co-ordination of shipping requirements in conjunction with other Directorates.

F C C Godbeere

J A Read

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

R A P Banks

S G Aves

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

• Gibraltar
• Middle East
• Italy
• Turkey
• Palestine
• Persian Gulf
• India
• Ceylon
• Inter-Command shipments

H E R Bishop

Flt Lt

Flt Lt

• Russia
• North Africa
• Malta
• Northern Ireland
• Orkneys
• Shetland
• Iceland
• Faroes
• Western Isles
• USA
• Canada
• West, South and East Africa
• Australasia
• West Indies
• Eire
• Portugal,
• Aden
• Port Sudan
• Azores

Questions of procedure and administration affecting duties of sections detailed below.

General Staff matters of Directorate.

Preparation and disposal of requisite shipping documents.

Checking and recording loading returns of all outwards shipments.

Action in respect of discrepancies and damages arising at ports of loading and discharge.

Shipment of unaccompanied baggage outward.

Clearance and disposal of repairable and serviceable aircraft, equipment and salvage material consigned to UK by sea from RAF Commands overseas.

Recording movements and disposal of unaccompanied baggage received from overseas.

Importation of aircraft, equipment and raw materials both for the RAF and MAP from America to the UK, including arrangements for clearance from docks to destinations.

Co-ordination of movement of aircraft and equipment from the USA to all overseas Commands.

Liaison with Movements Directorate of the RAF Delegation and British Air Commission, Washington.

Air Ministry representative on: -

• Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).
• Standing Committee on Distribution of Ships (Diversion)

Progressing movements of ships carrying RAF and MAP cargoes.

Preparation and perfection of all Customs entries.

Investigation of claims for damage and discrepancies and General Average claims relating to aircraft and equipment damaged in transit.

Supervision of clerical staff.

Supervisory control on importation of equipment and raw materials.

Establishment policy questions.

Vice Chairman - RAF Establishments Committee

Control of WO2, WO3 and WO5.

E C Chesterton

G E Caswell

J Norman

Sqn Ldr

Staff Officer

Higher Clerical Officer

Organisational policy regarding: -

1. ground defence and anti-sabotage defence on RAF stations, units and establishments at home.
2. active and passive defence of RAF stations, units and establishments against air attack.

Transport aircraft policy.

A B Yuille

L V Foster

Wg Cdr

Flt Lt

Organisation policy for: -

1. the supply of petrol, bombs and SAA,
2. chemical weapons,
3. salvage and guarding of crashed aircraft.

Joint responsibility with WO 6 for examination of operational plans and documents as required to assess their organisation and administrative implications and administratiive planning not carried out in WO 2, WO 3 and WO 5.

L W C Pearce-Gervis

P E Smith

Sqn Ldr

Staff Officer

DWO aspect of shipping policy.

AP1301 - policy.

Joint responsibility with WO 4 for examination of operational plans and documents as required to assess their organisation and administrative implications and administratiive planning not carried out in WO 2, WO 3 and WO 5.

Amendments to AP1301.

Control and issue of certain secret publications dealing with organisation and administration.

Locations of units charts.

Duty rosters.

Administrative investigation, policy and planning.

Member - Director Administrative Planning - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

Control of WO 7, WO 8 and WO 9.

Control of WO 2, WO 4 and WO 6.

Member - Administrative Planning Section - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

Control of WO 3 and WO 5.

H R Taylor

Flt Lt

Application to the Tactical Air Force of the policy governing the division of responsibility for administrative services between the Army and the RAF

Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning School.

K E Bagley

E M Flanagan

Sqn Ldr

Flt Off

E R Brown

Flt Lt

Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning.

Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry.

Custody and, review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee and the Joint Administrative Planning Staff.

H D Curry

A H Gordon

Sqn Ldr

Flt Officer

H D Thompson

Sqn Ldr

Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services.

Policy and amendments to AP1301.

Examination of movement and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF; priorities of shipping allocation.

Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Priority Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee.

G F Finn

Miss P S Marston

Higher Clerical Officer

Temporary Assistant

G S Dunkels

Sqn Ldr

Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above.

Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands.

Rulings on priority in regard to issue of certain RAF equipment.

Liaison between DGO and the Air Staff on proposals for amendments to SD 98.

Authorisation of amendments to AP1921

H P Bazeley

R B Murdoch

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Liaison with Allied Supplies Executive.

Administrative investigation, policy and planning.

Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

Control of Admin Plans 1, 2 and 3.

Control of Admin Plans 4, 5 and 6.

Member - Administrative Planning Section - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

R B Murdoch

Sqn Ldr

G S Dunkels

Sqn Ldr

Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP).

Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above.

Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands.

Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for).

Liaison between DGO and the Air Staff on proposals for amendments to SD 98.

Authorisation of amendments to AP1921

H D Curry

A H Gordon

Sqn Ldr

Flt Officer

H W Ford

Sqn Ldr

Custody, review and preparation on briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff and the Joint Planning Staff.

Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning.

Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry.

H R Taylor

Sqn Ldr

Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force.

Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses.

H D Thompson

Sqn Ldr

Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services.

Administrative policy connected with air mobility and maintenance by air.

Policy and amendments to AP1301.

Examination of movement and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF

Priorities of shipping allocation.

Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Committee, Overseas Port and Transit Committee, Inter-Services Priority  Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee.

Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

Control of Admin Plans 1, Admin Plans 2 and Admin Plans 3.

Control of Admin Plans 4, Admin Plans 5 and Admin Plans 6.

Member - Administrative Planning Section, Joint Administrative Planning Staff

R B Murdoch

Sqn Ldr

J M Howard

Sqn Ldr

Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP).

Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above.

Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands.

Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for).

Co-ordination of requirements for Special Order only modifications.

H D Curry

Sqn Ldr

Flt Off

H W Ford

S Slater

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Custody, review and preparation of briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff, and the Joint Planning Staff.

Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning.

Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry.

H R Taylor

Sqn Ldr

Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force.

Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses.

H D Thompson

Sqn Ldr

Flt Off

Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services.

Administrative policy connected with air mobility and maintenance by air.

Policy and amendments to AP1301.

Examination of movements and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF Priorities of shipping allocation.

Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Priority Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee.

Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff

Control of Admin Plans 3, Admin Plans 4, Admin Plans 5 and Admin Plans 6.

Member - Administrative Planning Section, Joint Administrative Planning Staff

R B Murdoch

Sqn Ldr

A V Parker

Flt Lt

Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP).

Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above.

Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands.

Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for).

Co-ordination of requirements for Special Order only modifications.

A N Davis

Sqn Ldr

Flt Off

G W Topliss

S Slater

Sqn Ldr

Sqn Ldr

Custody, review and preparation of briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff, and the Joint Planning Staff.

Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning.

Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry.

N J Freeman (AL43)

Sqn Ldr

Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force.

Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses.

P B Hepburn

D Beckett

Sqn Ldr

Fg Off

Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Committee, Overseas Port and Transit Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee.